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Internet and Intranet Skills: Web Site Security

Audience

Information Technology professionals interested in maintaining a Web site for use on the Internet or on a corporate intranet

Prerequisites

Familiarity with operating system concepts, networks, intranets, and the Internet; the courses Internet and Intranet Skills: Setting up a Web Site and Internet and Intranet Skills: Web Site Administration

Course Aim

To introduce students to the issues associated with hosting or administering a Web site

Learning Objectives

Explain the risks of connecting to the Internet. Describe how a Web site may be secured. Explain how operating system security contributes to Web site security. Explain how Web server software contributes to Web site security. Describe the role of routers, firewalls, and proxy servers.

Topics Covered

Web site security overview - Internet and intranet security - Risk assessment - Operational guidelines Operating system security - File system security - User access security - Audit trails Server software security - Web software security features - Using virtual servers and directories - FTP security issues - CGI security issues Communications security - Communications security